Thread rust repellent? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**kev2809** · 12-07-2021, 07:18 PM

is there a coating to put on the threads after installing suspension parts? I cleaned up my front end and taped off the threaded parts before painted, and now they are all rusted. what have u guys used?

Joyridin · 12-08-2021, 08:38 AM

If you look at many Japanese cars, most of their nuts and bolts are anodized. They can last for years without rusting. I put Cosmoline on mine. It doesn't really look pretty, but it holds up for ages and can easily be reapplied.

SCOTI · 12-08-2021, 02:36 PM

Any type of lube/penetrant should help.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-08-2021, 10:06 PM

I use copper anti seize. It was recommended to me at a Pikes Peak event by a very well know crew chief, and I used it ever since.

**kev2809** · 12-08-2021, 11:56 PM

I seen the copper stuff at oreillys but didn't know if it had an orange color. I went with this stuff I seen on amazon....hope it works ok.

**Getter-Done** · 12-09-2021, 12:37 AM

Staybil

**Rickysnickers** · 12-09-2021, 10:52 AM

There's Boeshield T9 too.

12-07-2021, 07:18 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Thread rust repellent? is there a coating to put on the threads after installing suspension parts? I cleaned up my front end and taped off the threaded parts before painted, and now they are all rusted. what have u guys used? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-08-2021, 08:38 AM	#2
Joyridin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 553	Re: Thread rust repellent? If you look at many Japanese cars, most of their nuts and bolts are anodized. They can last for years without rusting. I put Cosmoline on mine. It doesn't really look pretty, but it holds up for ages and can easily be reapplied.

12-08-2021, 02:36 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Thread rust repellent? Any type of lube/penetrant should help. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-08-2021, 10:06 PM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: Thread rust repellent? I use copper anti seize. It was recommended to me at a Pikes Peak event by a very well know crew chief, and I used it ever since.

12-08-2021, 11:56 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Thread rust repellent? I seen the copper stuff at oreillys but didn't know if it had an orange color. I went with this stuff I seen on amazon....hope it works ok. Attached Images __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-09-2021, 12:37 AM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,404	Re: Thread rust repellent? Staybil __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-09-2021, 10:52 AM	#7
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,058	Re: Thread rust repellent? There's Boeshield T9 too.



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